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V954 ERG

2000 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,639 mi
Last recorded101,639 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Persona57,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 ERG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corrosion noted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,995 miles

no rear seats no rear seat belt check

Fail 10 Feb 2010 90,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seats no rear seat belt check

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,814 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 78,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

noise noted on nearside brake

Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 54,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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V954 ERG is a 2000 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 57,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V954 ERG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V954 ERG registered?

V954 ERG is a 2000 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V954 ERG safe to buy?

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